Etta Sue was born March 28, 1944 in Kosoma, Oklahoma to Web Darling and Ophtelia Harrison. She attended Antlers Public Schools, and went on to obtain her Associates Degree at Western Texas College (WTC) in Snyder, Texas.

She spent most of her adult life as an LPN at Valley View Regional Hospital in Ada, and loved to help people get back on their feet. When she wasn't helping others, she was an avid reader and loved spending time with her children.

Etta Sue is preceded in death by her parents, Web and Ophtelia; sister, Hazel Lovett; and two brothers, Morris and Johnny Darling.

She is survived by her three sons, Sammy and wife Martha Lovett of Abilene, Texas, Brian and wife Melody Lovett of Fort Worth, Texas, Eric Lovett of Ada, grandchildren Mathew, Stormy, Harmony, and Leila Lovett, sister, Joy York of Atoka, Oklahoma, and one sister-in-law, Reva Lovett.